old age

Knowing the pain of loneliness, Yojana Gharat has built a haven for elderly souls, giving them the warmth of family and the comfort of home.

We celebrate these senior citizens, who have shown that age is merely a number. Read these inspiring stories as we enter the new year. #TBIChangemakers2020 #SeniorCitizens

“I do not want to leave the world in a hurry. I have a lot on my plate now. I have to solve many more issues.”

"For almost two nights, I had to sleep at Bengaluru's Majestic bus stop with my youngest child burning up with fever. I didn’t know what to do other than crying helplessly, until someone showed me kindness. That was my turning point."

Very often family members confuse the symptoms of Dementia for regular issues that accompany aging. Hence, the symptoms go uninvestigated. Dr Dasgupta informs us that forgetfulness, confusion, word finding difficulties, substituting one word for another are all probable signs that must be looked into.

Ever since he retired 24 years earlier, Shri Krishnan Sharma has never missed a single day of teaching. In fact, his conviction has inspired other retired teachers to return to their schools!

A psychological condition like Dementia can take a toll, not only on the patient, but also on their family and immediate caregivers. It is important that it is addressed with extreme care and love.

There are many who don't have anyone to rely on, during old age.

The story of Selvarani and her struggles to support many others, where she found her happiness. She is successfully running an old-age home breaking the shackles of gender stereotypes.

In an innovative project to help its senior citizens fight this loneliness, Raipur launched 'Bapu ki Kutiya,’ under which over 50 attractive hut sheds are being set up in gardens and public places across the state capital exclusively for senior citizens to not only allow them to interact with each other but play games and watch television too.